Born Oct. 24, 1920, in Bristol, Tenn., to Robert Martin and Hattie Mae McMurray Hobbs, she lived in Richmond most of her life. Thelma was a graduate of Kitchel High School and was a member of Whitewater Methodist Church. She loved planting flowers, taking care of her cats, sewing, and embroidering. She was known for her cooking and baking, especially her Christmas cookies and fruitcakes. Thelma was an outstanding homemaker and an avid Cincinnati Reds fan.